Malaysia to Indonesia Travel: Easy Entry with Visa on Arrival Guide

With all the necessary documents, your entry into Indonesia can be seamless, and there’s no need to worry about tipping. After arriving from Kuala Lumpur ✈️ Surabaya, remember that there is a 1-hour time difference. It’s crucial to exchange for Indonesian Rupiah (the most cost-effective) / Mijin❗❗❗

There are two types of visa options (visa on arrival/electronic visa):
▫️ Visa on Arrival (convenient and quick, which we opted for)
01 – 500,000 IDR / 35 Mijin / 250 RMB (Indonesian Rupiah is the most cost-effective)
02 Passport (valid for more than 6 months, with at least 2 blank pages)
03 Return flight ticket (random checks may occur, so it’s best to have it ready for entry)
04 Hotel itinerary (random checks may occur, so it’s best to have it ready for entry)

Procedure (detailed instructions with images attached)
01 Follow the crowd after disembarking and look for the “VOA” sign, which indicates the visa on arrival
02 Head to the counter first to process the visa
03 Then proceed through security and the Indonesian entry gate, submit your documents, and answer a few simple questions about the purpose of your visit to enter
04 You will see the baggage carousel; after collecting your luggage, an officer will check the QR code for the customs declaration.

If not filled out in advance, you can complete it on the spot following the steps
05 Link for the Indonesian visa on arrival card: http://ecd.beacukai.go.id (more stable when operated in a browser, after filling out the information, it will display the entry code, and you’re done after scanning)

Tips
01⚠️ Ensure you exchange for Indonesian Rupiah at a bank in advance, as electronic payment facilities here are not well-developed, and only cash or card payments are accepted. It’s recommended to exchange around 1,000 RMB per person into Indonesian Rupiah. If that’s not enough, bring a card to withdraw locally (with a fee)
02 Change to a local Indonesian SIM card after landing, as the signal is better, and set up roaming to facilitate filling out forms
03 Contact the pre-arranged guide to wait at the exit (it’s best to hold a sign for easy identification)
04 Avoid drinking tap water; buy bottled water from convenience stores, which is affordable.

If you plan to make instant noodles at the hotel, make sure to boil the water first
05 The weather in Southeast Asia around the Spring Festival is unpredictable with frequent rain, so it’s wise to bring rain gear

The most thrilling experience is setting off at midnight for a night hike to Bromo~ The brave ones get to taste the dust first😆